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“Rural Dog Rescue Adoption Event @ Brightwood Pizza by ANXO”
“We are having a Dog Adoption Event with Rural Dog Rescue this Sunday from 1-3PM at Brightwood Pizza (711 Kennedy St. NW). Founded in 2011, Rural Dog Rescue is based in Washington, D.C., serving adopters in D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. Our dogs come from high-kill shelters in economically challenged areas of rural North Carolina.
Heat, humidity and storm chances return this weekend
BALTIMORE -- After a couple of days of pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, that will come to an end as we head into the weekend. Expect a return to summer across the area with high humidity, high temperatures, and chances for showers and storms on Saturday and Sunday.Overnight temperatures will only drop to around 70 degrees under partly to mostly cloudy skies as humidity surges back into the region. A warm front will lift through the area from Saturday morning into early Saturday afternoon. There may be a couple of showers with that front, but otherwise, the forecast will be...
Thurmont, Cumberland get millions in state funding for infrastructure improvements
28 June 2024- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has issued $34.8 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Finance (LGIF) Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts across the state. DHCD’s Community Development Administration administers the bonds on behalf of counties, municipalities and/or their...
White House urges Congress to fund 100% of Key Bridge rebuild
As state of Maryland officials consider which builder to select for the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, the White House reiterated Friday its plans to fund the rebuild in its entirety. Democratic President Joe Biden has stated the federal government will fully pay for the new bridge, and Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, again urged Congress to do so in a ...
This Virginia Hooters location now listed as 'permanently closed' on restaurant's website
MANASSAS, Va. — A casual dining chain best known for its wings recently announced it was closing dozens of its underperforming restaurants across the country. Hooters, an Atlanta-based business, cited "pressure from current market conditions" as the reason it needed to shut down operations at some restaurants. While Hooters didn't specify the exact number of restaurants it was closing, nor release a list, there are 41 Hooters locations now listed as "permanently closed" on Google, and removed from the Hooters website.
Tornado Threat Targets the Northeast Sunday
It has been very active in the Northeast this weekend as a cold front continues to move through. Severe winds (58+ mph) have topped out the storm reports, with lots of storms producing gusty, damaging winds. The front sparking these severe chances has not moved out to sea, so the threat will linger into today. Damaging winds are the biggest concern. An enhanced risk for severe storms remains in place for Sunday through Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston.
Maryland congressman holds 'Take Back The Park' event at site of mass senior skip day shooting
GREENBELT, Md. — The Greenbelt community is coming together to take a stand against gun violence on Saturday. Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey and other leaders will gather to reclaim a park where five teenagers were injured as a result of a shooting that happened during an unsanctioned senior skip day for students across multiple high schools in the area.
Comfortable Friday forecast ahead of severe threat in Maryland this weekend
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland get a short break from the heat and humidity ahead of a steamy and stormy forecast tomorrow. Get ready for a gorgeous Friday forecast as temperatures rise to the mid 80s, ending an 11-day heat wave. Skies will be partly cloudy. This will lead to...
Donatos Pizza to open first 3 standalone locations in Maryland
Ohio-based pizza franchise Donatos Pizza is set to expand its presence in Maryland with the development of its first three standalone restaurants in Columbia, Laurel, and Glen Burnie. The first of these locations is slated to open next year. The Maryland expansion follows Donatos Pizza’s partnership inside Red Robin restaurants,...
The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as state librarian
Librarians are supposed to keep quiet. Irene Padilla made her career as a librarian by speaking out. The post The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as state librarian appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Personnel news: Democratic strategist carousel, Maryland PIRG seeks new leader
The carousel for smart, sought-after Democratic strategists in Maryland continues turning. The post Personnel news: Democratic strategist carousel, Maryland PIRG seeks new leader appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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